July 2025

Saint Marina the Great Martyr – The Fiery Witness of Faith

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yBc9THKfCI On July 30th, the Orthodox Church commemorates one of the most beloved and courageous saints—Saint Marina the Great Martyr, also known in Serbian tradition as Ognjena Marija (Fiery Mary). Born in Pisidian Antioch to pagan nobility, she became a radiant example of unshakable faith, divine love, and martyrdom for Christ. A Child’s Heart Set […]

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Saint Vladimir the Great: The Baptizer of Russia and the Shining Light of Orthodox Faith

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjgxDmzd3EI In the vast expanse of Eastern Europe’s Christian history, few figures shine as brightly as Saint Vladimir the Great, Grand Prince of Kiev. His conversion to Orthodox Christianity and subsequent baptism of the Rus’ people in 988 stands as a spiritual milestone, not only for Russia and Ukraine, but for the entire Orthodox Christian

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St. Elijah the Prophet: The Fiery Witness of God’s Glory

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y1PzlShcmw Commemorated in the Orthodox Church on July 20 (August 2, Old Calendar) In the midst of Israel’s spiritual darkness, during a time of apostasy, idolatry, and moral decline, one man rose as a burning torch of truth. That man was Elijah the Tishbite—a prophet of fire, a fearless warrior of God, a miracle-worker, and

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The Radiant Martyrdom of Saint Procopius of Caesarea: From Persecutor to Passion-Bearer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru2MfaCpKSQ Commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 21 In the heart of Christian history, few stories shine as brilliantly with transformation and triumph as the life of Saint Procopius of Caesarea—once a Roman official named Neanias, later a bold confessor of Christ, and finally a crowned martyr of the Church. From the Palaces of

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What Do Orthodox Christians Believe About the End of the World and Eternal Salvation?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JbPvydUQXo When the world seems chaotic or uncertain, many ask: What do Christians believe will happen at the end of the world? For Orthodox Christians, the answer lies in a profound and hope-filled vision of God’s final victory-a culmination of His divine plan to save humanity. The Orthodox Church teaches that the end times will

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Church Etiquette 101: How to Worship with Reverence and Respect in the Orthodox Church

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7X2zajTK_0 Enter with Reverence: The Beauty of Orthodox Church Etiquette Have you ever walked into an Orthodox church and felt overwhelmed—unsure whether to stand, sit, cross yourself, or even where to go? You’re not alone. Orthodox Christian worship is rich in reverence and tradition, and the way we conduct ourselves in the Cathedral matters deeply—not

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The Deeper Meaning of Kissing the Priest’s Hand: A Tradition of Reverence in Orthodox Christianity

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5_S8W-hgb4 Have you ever wondered why Orthodox Christians kiss the hand of a priest? This ancient tradition, which has endured for centuries, is far more than a polite gesture. Beneath this simple act lies a profound spiritual symbolism that connects the faithful with their Church, their faith, and ultimately with the divine. So, what does

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